{"product_id":"9781398714496-island-swimmer","title":"The Island Swimmer","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe uplifting and completely heartwarming debut novel from beloved author and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly\u003cbr\u003eThe beautiful and emotional debut novel from the much-loved broadcaster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Curl up with the warm, escapist and feel-good novel full of gorgeous scenery, new beginnings, family and friendship, from the instant \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author this winter! ☕ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A must read. Loved it and a beautiful ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e'Written with compassion and empathy, a cuddle in a book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cbr\u003eReader Review\u003cbr\u003e'Wow! It is a very long time since I have enjoyed a book so much. This gripped me from the start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e------\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEscape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love \u003ci\u003eThe Island Swimmer.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce the tide turns, you can't hold it back.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, particularly her estranged sister Liv, their relationship broken after a childhood trauma. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Evie clears out her father's neglected house to prepare it for sale, lonely Evie finds herself drawn to a group of cold-water swimmers led by her old friend Freya, who find calmness beneath the waves. Together they help Evie face up to the mistakes in her past, unlocking a treasure of truths that will reverberate through the community, and shake her family to its core.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e------\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Gorgeous debut novel' \u003cb\u003eMarian Keyes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Warm and wise.a Scottish Maeve Binchy' \u003cb\u003eVeronica Henry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Like getting a warm hug on a freezing cold day' \u003cb\u003eJane Fallon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'So warm and engaging. A total treat' \u003cb\u003eBeth O'Leary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A compelling and complex story written with wit, compassion and warmth. An exciting debut from one of Britain's most beloved personalities. Lorraine Kelly does not disappoint! I devoured it' \u003cb\u003eSanta Montefiore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLorraine Kelly's book\u003ci\u003e The Island Swimmer\u003c\/i\u003e was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w\/c 2024-02-25.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55563238015350,"sku":"9781398714496","price":14.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34009785.jpg?v=1753428071","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781398714496-island-swimmer","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}